The Sellout – Paul Beatty

Hilarious, provocative, and unflinchingly bold — the novel that won the 2016 Man Booker Prize.

Paul Beatty tells the story of a young man raised in Dickens, California, who attempts to reinstate slavery and segregation in his community as a way of exposing hypocrisy and injustice. With razor-sharp wit and fearless commentary, The Sellout skewers cultural taboos while delivering a powerful critique of systemic racism — a novel that makes you laugh out loud and think deeply in equal measure.

Celebrated for its dark comedy, political satire, and fearless social critique. Goodreads readers rate it ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (3.9/5 from 70,000+ ratings) — "Hilarious, provocative, and unflinchingly bold."

Perfect for fans of Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man, Colson Whitehead's The Underground Railroad, and Zadie Smith's White Teeth.

A paperback (2015) in Good condition.